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Summer Reading Programs
Monday, June 12 to Friday, August 25

Summer is almost here which means our summer reading programs will be starting soon! We offer summer reading programs to children, teens, and adults. More information can be found on our website closer to the start date.

June Take & Make Kits for Adults and Teens

Kick off this year's summer reading program, Find Your Voice, by picking up a Glass Magnet kit and a Metallic Rock Painting kit in June! Check out our website, Beanstack, and our social media regularly for the schedule and upcoming craft kits including quilling, vision journals, fiber arts, and more.

Boston Harbor Islands Discount Ferry Passes

The Library now offers Boston Harbor Islands Ferry passes for the 2023 season. Tickets are buy one get one free, for up to a total of TWO free tickets. More info and how to reserve here.

Holiday Closure 

The Library will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, June 20 at 10AM.

Upcoming Events

Pack-a-Snack Storytime
Fridays at 10AM
June 2 - August 11

All ages! Bring a blanket and snack.  We will read stories under a tree on the library lawn and then provide a fun outdoor activity.  If the weather does not cooperate the Storytime will be held inside the library.

Kitty Café
Saturday, June 3 at 10AM

The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society will be here with some cute cats and kittens. Join us for a morning of pets, cuddles, and general cat admiration. Meet some adoptable cats and get answers to all of your kitty questions. Cats… books… what better way to spend your Saturday morning?

Teen Event: GPL Arcade
For those in grades 7-12!
Monday, June 5 at 3PM

Come hang as we turn the Library into a gaming paradise!  There’s nothing quite like playing the Switch on our giant projector screen!

Reading to a Library Dog
Monday, June 5 at 4PM

Come and read to Aston, a certified therapy dog. Registration is required. This program is designed to help develop reading skills and is recommended for children who want to practice their reading fluency.

Tinker Play Group
Thursday, June 8 at 10AM

Families with children ages 2 and up. Materials will include STEM and sensory items for younger children based on the books Loose Parts by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky and other preschool STEM resources. Kids will have an opportunity to explore the materials at their own pace while interacting with their adults and peers.

Teen Event: Crafternoon
For those in grades 7-12!
Friday, June 9 at 3PM

Come to the library and work on a fun, creative project or take the project home with you! Projects are announced on our Instagram account, so make sure you follow @GPLYA

Teen Event: Dungeons & Dragons
For those in grades 7-12!
Wednesdays, June 14 and 28 at 3PM

Join us for adventure!  Everything you need to play is provided, all you have to do is show up.  All skill levels are welcome. Max 6 players per session, first come, first served.

A History of Libraries In The Bay State
Wednesday, June 14 at 7PM

Massachusetts author and historian Alan Earls will present a slideshow and discussion of some of the important milestones, architectural gems, and key figures in this story as well as an overview of just how richly endowed we are with libraries of all kinds today. Register online.

Explore Massachusetts - Off the Beaten Path
Tuesday, June 20 at 7PM

Author Maria Olia will discuss her brand new book, Massachusetts Off the Beaten Path. Discover some of Massachusetts’s unique offerings with this guide: Visit a wooden-boat shop that has been in business since 1793; admire the pressed-glass galleries at the Sandwich Glass Museum, or travel back in time at the nineteenth-century Old Sturbridge Village. Register online.

Teen Event: Painting Happy Lil Minis
For those in grades 7-12!
Wednesday, June 21 at 3PM

Join Teen Librarian Kyle Coston as he teaches you how to paint whatever you want this month! All materials provided and everyone gets to keep their work!

The Story of Route 1 in Maine, New Hampshire & Massachusetts
Wednesday, June 21 at 7PM

Author Susan Mara Bregman will give a presentation based on her new book, Along Route 1: Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. New England road trippers will encounter roller coasters and candlepin bowling, lobster rolls and homemade pie, colonial-era taverns and granite fortifications. Register online.

Vehicle Day
Thursday, June 22 from 10AM-12PM

Come and explore the town vehicles on the lawn.  There will be police cars, fire trucks, bucket trucks and much more!  Maple Street will be closed. We recommend parking at the Georgetown Middle/High School and walking over. If it is raining, this program will be canceled.

Yo-Yo Show
Monday, June 26 at 6PM

Help us officially kick off our summer reading program and join us for a fun filled Yo-Yo show on the library lawn! Bring something to sit on and enjoy.

Nancy Horan in Conversation with Therese Fowler
Wednesday, June 28 at 7PM

Join authors Nancy Horan and Therese Fowler as they discuss Nancy’s new book, The House of Lincoln, which will be published June 6. Register online.

Make Your Own Story Book
Thursday, June 29 from 10AM-12PM

Create your own accordion or scroll book! Materials and ideas will be provided.

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
January to June 2023

More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer this program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings. Attendance at each session is not necessary! Click here for more information and where to register.

Book Groups

GPL Book Group
Monday, June 5 at 7PM

This month's selection is Solito by Javier Zamora. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. Questions? Contact Sarah at [email protected]